Sayer Street at Elephant Park

Under Construction

Cityscape

Sayer Street is one of London’s newest high streets and runs through Elephant Park, the £2.5bn regeneration project delivered in partnership by Lendlease and Southwark Council.

With one half of a new high street complete and fully occupied by local businesses and the other half still a live construction site, this project responds to the need for drawing footfall to the area by providing a playful and creative environment for people to want to spend time in. The temporary structure along Sayer Street includes maker spaces, seating areas and lush greening, then extends into an urban wildflower meadow that provides a green oasis for people and pollinators alike.

This project is featured alongside our Public London: Activating the City insight study. The publication, exhibition and online project directory explore what constitutes a successful and democratic public realm today, the role of co‑creation and partnerships, and how we can ensure that places are fit‑for‑purpose in the long term.